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Advertisement, for books for temperance societies

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Postcard of Advertisement, for books for temperance societies.
000-100-103-067-C
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Advertisement, for books for temperance societies

This advertisement was written by the Scottish Temperance League in Glasgow and offers for sale a range of library books on the subject of temperance.

Advertisement for a temperance library, written by the Scottish Temperance League, Glasgow, 18th or 19th century

Drunkenness was a serious problem in Victorian Scotland. Temperance societies were set up to prevent or limit the use of alcohol. The movement targeted children as well as adults. The first juvenile temperance association was founded in Paisley in 1830.


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Online ID: 000-100-103-067-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  MOS.MS.1987.39.12
Date: 18th or 19th century
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Dimensions: 203 mm H x 128 mm W
What: Document / advertisement, library, temperance
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Who: Scottish Temperance League, Glasgow (Maker)
Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
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